Subtract 35/36 from 9/75
9/75 - 35/36 is -767/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
9/75 = 9 × 12/75 × 12 = 108/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/900 - 875/900 = 108 - 875/900 = -767/900
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